Monthly Archives: March 2010

The Ghosts of Beban House

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Aidan

Beban House has a reputation as a haunted house. It has been featured on Creepy Canada and several paranormal societies have investigated the odd events that have happened here.  Around Easter time in 2009 the Tourism Nanaimo staff at Beban … Continue reading →

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Be a Tourist in your Own Town

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Aidan

With an increasing desire to watch your budget and stay closer to home, planning to get away can be a challenge. There is a travel alternative that’s easy on both time and money: Be a Tourist in Your Own Town. … Continue reading →

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Tourism Nanaimo takes a Trip to Ammonite Falls

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Aidan

Last year, Amanda took a trip to Ammonite falls, one of Nanaimo’s best destinations for hikers of all levels, and brought a camera along. Here’s the result! Ammonite Falls is located on the outskirts of Nanaimo, just off of Jingle … Continue reading →

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Day Trip ideas in the Nanaimo Area

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Aidan

If you’re looking for day trip ideas around the Nanaimo area for yourself or visitors, check out these YouTube video tours and photo tours of some of our favourites-courtesy of the Living Forest Oceanside Campground & RV. Each one is … Continue reading →

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Whale Watching in Nanaimo!

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Aidan

Everyone knows that Vancouver Island is known as a premier destination for whale watching, but who thought we’d see a pod in our own Nanaimo Harbour? These photos were taken by Graeme Ellis, an employee at the Pacific Biological Station, … Continue reading →

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